Head of Procurement

-; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is looking for a Head of Procurement in Milton Keynes. This role involves developing procurement strategies, leading a team, and fostering key supplier relationships. Competitive salary from £80,000 plus excellent benefits, including 25 days annual leave, pension, and a loan car scheme. The deadline for applications is 25/11/25.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension

Enhanced parental leave

Eligibility to annual bonus scheme

Access to a fantastic loan car scheme

4x basic salary life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record within procurement is required.
• Ability to lead a team and the business to deliver against goals.
• Create short and long-term strategy for the business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for cost-effective acquisition.
• Mentor and manage the procurement team.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Leadership

Strategic thinker

Solutions orientated

Excellent stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Job description

Head of Procurement

Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid working

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: From £80,000 + Company ECO car, plus an excellent benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a fantastic loan car scheme
• 4x basic salary life assurance

A quote from Emma Wilkins - Director of Business Operations:

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact as Head of Procurement at a pivotal moment in our journey. Join us and help shape the future of our organisation through innovation, strategic thinking, and driving positive change.

About you

• Procurement expertise - a proven track record within procurement is required for this role.
• Leadership - the ability to lead a team and the business to deliver against our procurement goals.
• Strategic thinker - create short and long-term strategy for the business.
• Solutions orientated - seeking ways to aid the business succeed.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement - navigating conversations and influencing decisions with stakeholders throughout the business.
• Commercial acumen - able to understand business requirements and create understanding.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to ensure the cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for Scania GB.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Mentor and manage the procurement team to achieve departmental goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders, managing supplier relationships and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate closely with Volkswagen, MAN, and other group brands to identify opportunities for joint procurement, share best practices, and ensure alignment with group-wide initiatives.
• Manage procurement budgets and report on key performance indicators.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting of suppliers to ensure best value, quality, and reliability.

Closing date: 25/11/25. Please note, the closing date for this role is subject to change pending volume of applications.

Next steps:

1. If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
2. A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
3. If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team; we'll be happy to discuss these with you.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It's about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.